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Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
This flavor-packed Greek Pasta Salad is always the talk of our summer BBQs and picnics, and it's all thanks to a simple homemade Greek salad dressing. Rotini pasta is tossed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, salty feta, and tangy olives, making it impossible for guests to resist going back for seconds!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 451 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Greek , American
Ingredients
- 10 oz. rotini pasta
- 8 oz. block feta cheese cut into cubes
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup kalamata olives sliced and drained
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
Greek Salad Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. honey optional
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp. EACH of dried oregano, parsley, and basil
- 1 tsp. salt plus more to taste
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cool running water, drain well, and then add to a large bowl.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a mason jar or blender. Blend or shake for 10-20 seconds, or until emulsified. Pour salad dressing over the pasta and toss until pasta is well coated.
- Add the Feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, onion, and any additional salt, to taste. Toss until everything is just combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to enjoy chilled.
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Notes
- Pasta: A gluten-free pasta may be substituted. But do note, gluten-free pasta tends to harden more quickly, so do not refrigerate for more than 4 hours before serving.
- Salt: If you salted your pasta water, you may need to add less salt to the dressing.
- Prep-ahead: This pasta salad gets better with time. If you can, try to prep this at least 4 hours ahead of time so the flavors meld together and the pasta is chilled.
Nutrition Information
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
943mg
(39%)
Potassium
404mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1656IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
218mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 943mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1656IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.